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B563 CVW

1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

2,083 mi
Last recorded2,083 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E53,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB563 CVW
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 2,083 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 2,011 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 1,962 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 1,695 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 1,688 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 1,560 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 2 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,552 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 43,463 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,402 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 25,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 25,707 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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B563 CVW is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 53,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B563 CVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 41 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B563 CVW registered?

B563 CVW is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B563 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B563 CVW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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